Phytomyza affinis Fallén, 1823
on Euphrasia
parasite
The larva develops in a fruit. Pupation external.
hostplants
Orobanchaceae, monophagous
Euphrasia micrantha, nemorosa, stricta.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
For many years the name Phytomyza affinis has been incorrectly interpreted, and used for what is now Ph. spinaciae. The reference to Ph. affinis by Houard cannot be interpreted.
references
Andersen (2013a), Andersen & Jonassen (1994a), Bland (1992b), De Bruyn & von Tschirnhaus (1991a), Černý & Merz (2007a), Černý & Vála (1999a), Ci̇velek, Çikman & Dursun (2008a), Escher-Kündig (1912a), Houard (1909a), Pakalniškis (2000a), de Rougemont (1912a), Spencer (1972a, 1976a), Süss (1982a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).